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Taming the Testing Monster

When growing cannabis, you can’t underestimate the importance of a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. A good HVAC system regulates temperature, humidity and air quality. An HVAC system also regulates airflow, provides ventilation and can increase technology in grow rooms, depending on how sophisticated the system. But an HVAC system for a cultivation facility isn’t like other HVAC systems. Cultivators have specific needs, and building and running a proper system catered to cannabis isn’t that simple. Cannabis Business Times turned to the experts to learn about the 10 top mistakes or problems that you could experience when it comes to using an HVAC system in your operation, and how you can avoid or address them. Here’s what they said.

1. You didn’t prepare for the cost.

An HVAC system can be costly. In fact, Aaron Mullins, systems engineer for Denver-based cannabis consultancy Next Big Crop,